The Regina Police Service collected more than 150 firearms in the first half of February, thanks to their inaugural gun amnesty program.
From Feb. 1 to 15, Regina residents could contact police to surrender firearms, replica firearms and ammunition from the houses of people wishing to surrender them. Police say no one was charged in relation to unauthorized possession or careless storage of firearms.
“We don’t expect that criminals are going to be turning in guns,” said Regina police Chief Evan Bray. “We know that law-abiding citizens have these guns, but are fearful of having them in their home, are fearful of not complying with storage laws and regulations.”
At the final tally, police collected 157 total firearms, including 25 restricted firearms, 81 rifles and 30 shotguns. While the program is officially over, police say it’s not too late to surrender an unwanted firearm – they’re always willing to keep guns off the streets.
With files from CTV's Wayne Mantyka
